Usage of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) in adolescence: what is the evidence so far?

Patseadou, Magdalini; Michala, Lina

doi:10.1007/s00404-016-4261-0

Scientific article

Review

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Usage of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) in adolescence: what is the evidence so far?

ContributorsPatseadou, Magdalini; Michala, Lina

Published inArchives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, vol. 295, no. 3, p. 529-541

Publication date2017

Abstract

The levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) is an effective method of contraception, while also providing various non-contraceptive benefits. Although targeted primarily to adults, there is increasing experience in its use in adolescence. The aim of this review is to assess the available information on LNG-IUS usage in adolescence.

Keywords

Adolescent
Contraception
Contraceptive Agents
Female/administration & dosage
Female
Humans
Intrauterine Devices
Medicated/adverse effects
Levonorgestrel/administration & dosage/adverse effects
Pregnancy

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PATSEADOU, Magdalini, MICHALA, Lina. Usage of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) in adolescence: what is the evidence so far? In: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 2017, vol. 295, n° 3, p. 529–541. doi: 10.1007/s00404-016-4261-0

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PID : unige:116541
DOI : 10.1007/s00404-016-4261-0
PMID : 27928678

Journal ISSN0932-0067

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